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Saturday, Nov 07, 2009
WoW 3.3 Info Roundup [1:50 pm ET] – Share – 2 Comments
World of Warcraft Forums have a roundup of numerous articles and announcements Blizzard has posted over the past few weeks as part of the run up to the launch of version 3.3 of their MMORPG. There are articles on the new dungeon, the all-new dungeon system, disenchanting, fishing, new loot, and more. Also, the PTR 3.3.0 Patch Notes have been updated. Thanks Ant.
New FRAPS Adds Win7 Support [1:50 pm ET] – Share – 21 Comments
The FRAPS Website now offers a new version 3.0.0 of the FRAPS real-time video capture and benchmarking software. The new version adds support for Windows 7 and DirectX 11 and also now captures 3D Vision stereoscopic 3D, adds a lossless RGB option for professional use, and the ability to mix game sounds with game output for Ventrilo and TeamSpeak users. Thanks Voodoo Extreme.
Standalone Prometheus [1:49 pm ET] – Share – 1 Comment
A new standalone version 4.0 of Prometheus is now available, built using the just-released Unreal Development Kit which allows the game to be played without owning any other Unreal-engine games. Prometheus can be downloaded from BeyondUnreal, FilePlanet (registration required), and Mod DB. Here's a bit on the game: "You're never alone when you have a clone. With the Prometheus Device, you control Einsteinian Physics laws of time and space. Create distinct past, present, and future Quantum States of yourself to solve puzzles and accomplish mission goals in this single player co-op game. You’ll need to keep your wits and memory sharp using an original game play mechanic presented in multi-dimensional format inspired by Portal and Mirror's Edge."
Mass Effect 2 Trailers [1:49 pm ET] – Share – 35 Comments
GameTrailers has a pair of gameplay trailers from Mass Effect 2, BioWare's upcoming RPG sequel. There's a a Garrus Gameplay trailer that shows the game's dialog system and some combat. There's also an Afterlife Gameplay trailer that has its own dialogue sequence and Shepard showing he can't hold his liquor.
Assassin's Creed II Video Diary [1:49 pm ET] – Share – 3 Comments
Assassin's Creed II Video Dev Diary Part VI is titled Home Sweet Home, as the developers at Ubisoft Montreal describe the role of the assassin's villa in the upcoming stealth/action sequel, the "incredible scope" of the game, the database of historical background the game will include, design "rules" they are breaking, and more.
The Saboteur Open World Preview Trailer [1:49 pm ET] – Share – 2 Comments
The Saboteur Open World Demo on GameSpot Video offers a video preview of The Saboteur, narrated by Tom French, lead designer on the upcoming World War II action game. The clip shows our supposedly stealthy protagonist in a rooftop firefight against what seems like the entire German army, but thankfully he makes it through alive, since he only gets shot about a hundred times. There's also an update to the game's Resistance Blog introducing Skylar St. Claire, who apparently uses her snappin' gyro for the cause of the resistance.
Modern Warfare 2 Interview [1:49 pm ET] – Share – 7 Comments
On Bringing Modern Warfare 2 To Life on Gamasutra is a Q&A with Joel Emslie, lead character artist on Infinity Ward's upcoming military shooter sequel, answering a few highfaluting questions such as this one: "The name of your game is Modern Warfare. By its nature, the game's characters have to compete with our intrinsic knowledge of the actual modern world we live in, and what we see on the news. How do you approach that as a character artist, along with the practical concerns of making gameplay-readable designs?"
DOOM Classic Source Code [1:48 pm ET] – Share – 4 Comments
The DOOM Classic Website now offers downloads of the source code for DOOM Classic for the iPhone as well as instructions on how to compile the code on a Mac OS X system. Thanks Frans.
On Sale [1:48 pm ET] – Share – 12 Comments
- GoGamer 48 Hour Madness.
Still on sale (previously reported) - All In-Stock Games on the EA Online Store. Save 20%.
- Alganon on Direct2Drive. Preorder and get beta access and in-game items.
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 on Amazon and Walmart. Includes a $20.00 credit.
- Capitalism II on Impulse. Save 33%.
- Fairy Tales - Three Heroes on Impulse.
- Flock! on Impulse. Save 50%.
- Grappling Hook on GamersGate. Save 50%.
- Mass Effect on Steam. Save 50%.
- Mosby's Confederacy on Impulse. Save 35%.
- Nation Red on Steam. Save 30%.
- Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising on Direct2Drive. Save $5.00 with the code 5OFFOPFLASH.
- Plants vs. Zombies on PCGameStore. Only $6.99.
- Sacraboar on Impulse. Save 25%.
- SFI Mission 4-Pack on the Strategy First Website. Four games for $19.99.
- Shattered Suns on Impulse. Save 25%.
- S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl on Impulse. Save 50%.
- Team Fortress 2 on Best Buy and FRYS.com. Only $9.99. Thanks Johnny.
- THQ Classic FPS Bundle on Impulse. Save 25%.
- Time Gentlemen, Please! on Zombie Cow Studios Website. Save 50% until the release of Modern Warfare 2.
- Warlords Battlecry III on Impulse. Save 33%.
- X-Com Complete Pack on GamersGate. Save 40%.
Saturday Previews [1:48 pm ET] – Share – Post a Comment
- Mass Effect 2 on GameSpy.
Saturday Screenshots [1:48 pm ET] – Share – 1 Comment
- Project V13 on No Mutants Allowed. More concept art.
Saturday Tech Bits [1:48 pm ET] – Share – 1 Comment
Thanks Ant.
Legal Briefs [1:47 pm ET] – Share – Post a Comment
Thanks Mike Martinez.
- Microsoft lifts GPL code, uses in Microsoft Store tool. Thanks Slashdot.
- New Hampshire Suit Challenges Mortgage Blogger's Use of Anonymous Sources. Thanks Slashdot.
- Bizarre legal defense after EMI sues over Beatles MP3 sales.
- Apple Comments On iPhone Numbers Being Stolen By Games.
- Oh Look- Hollywood Doesn't Need To Break Your TV To Release PPV Movies Early.
Game Reviews [1:47 pm ET] – Share – Post a Comment
- Champions Online on Gas Bandit Gaming.
- Dragon Age: Origins on Eurogamer.
- East India Company: Privateer on Strategy Informer.
- Shattered Horizon on Big Download.
- Sherlock Holmes vs. Jack the Ripper on Adventure Classic Gaming.
- Star Wars The Force Unleashed: Ultimate Sith Edition on GameSpot.
- Torchlight on Big Download.
Hardware Reviews [1:47 pm ET] – Share – Post a Comment
- Airlink101 SkyIPCam777W Surveillance Camera on OCIA.net.
- Apple Magic Mouse on Digital Trends.
- ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO Motherboard on Motherboards.org.
- ASUS RT-N13U Wireless Router and Print Server on ThinkComputers.
- ATI Radeon HD 5850 Graphics Card Crossfire on Motherboards.org.
- DIAMOND 4890PE51GXOC Radeon HD 4890 1GB Graphics Card on Futurelooks.
- ECS Elitegroup P55H-A Motherboard on [Phoronix].
- Nexus Edge Case on RBMODS.
- PowerMat Wireless Charging Unit on Test Freaks.
- Roccat Kova on XSReviews.co.uk.
- SanDisk Extreme Pro 32GB Compact Flash Card on Test Freaks.
- Seagate XT 2TB SATA 6GB-s Hard Drive on Legit Reviews.
- Xigmatek Bifrost VD1065 VGA Cooler on TweakTown.
Out of the Blue [1:47 pm ET] – Share – 9 Comments
If July 11 is free Slurpee day here in the US because it's 7/11, do folks get free Slurpees today in countries where there are 7-Elevens and they write dates in DD/MM format? Inquiring minds want to know.
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